September 2025

 Ballinure NS – September Newsletter  2025 

A Warm Welcome Back!

We are delighted to be back for another exciting school year here at Ballinure NS. A very

special welcome to our new Junior Infants – Hughie, Everly and Philomena – who have

settled in so well already. We are also thrilled to welcome our new Deputy Principal, Ms.

Mairead Saunders, to the team. We are very lucky to have her with us.

Harvest Time

September brought plenty of outdoor learning as we harvested our own carrots and

potatoes from the school garden. The children loved digging, picking, and tasting the fruits

of their hard work!

Ballinure NS Turns 80!

The highlight of the month was our 80th birthday celebration on Friday, September 26th.

Our hall was full to the brim with past pupils, teachers, parents, and community members.

The children performed singing and dancing, and we shared stories about the history of

Ballinure NS. We finished the day with sandwiches, tea, coffee, cake and a rousing chorus of

Happy Birthday to our wonderful school. It was truly a day to remember – thank you to

everyone who joined us.

Dancing with Aoife

We were delighted to have weekly dance classes with Aoife from OYT Dance Company in

Clonmel. The children learned modern dance and even tried their hand at line dancing.

Every class was full of music, movement and smiles!

⚽ Sport & Activities

- GAA coaching with Michael Doyle has begun every Friday.

- Pupils are already training hard for upcoming sports events.

Literacy & Learning

We continue to place a strong emphasis on reading, writing and Gaeilge. Thank you to

parents for encouraging nightly reading and signing the reading diaries. Our Student

Council will also be meeting soon to plan pupil-led projects.

 Dates for Your Diary

- Oct 28th – Mid-term break begins

A Note from the Principal

September has been such a special month for our school. From welcoming new faces to

celebrating 80 wonderful years, the warmth and spirit of Ballinure NS have been shining

brightly. Thank you to our pupils, staff, parents, and community for making this such a

fantastic start to the year.

Warm regards,

Karen Bond, Principal